Former President Donald Trump has directed federal agencies to crack down on antisemitism in universities, including deporting students with pro-Hamas views. This directive mandates agencies to pinpoint legal measures to counter antisemitism and take action against individuals involved in unlawful anti-Jewish harassment or violence. The order emphasizes the United States' commitment to combating antisemitism using all available legal tools.

This action follows an incident where an Israeli restaurant in New York City was vandalized with antisemitic graffiti. The restaurant owner, speaking to Fox News Digital, expressed defiance against the perpetrators. Furthermore, Columbia Business School associate professor Shai Davidai has urged Trump to issue an executive order withholding federal funding from institutions employing professors who support U.S.-designated terrorist organizations.

In related news, UFC star Conor McGregor publicly denounced pro-Hamas and pro-Hezbollah demonstrations in Ireland, where the groups' flags were displayed. This occurred as Hamas released four female hostages as part of a ceasefire agreement with Israel.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog, speaking at the United Nations for Holocaust Remembrance Day, criticized the organization for failing to consistently condemn antisemitism, barbarism, cruelty, and racism. He referenced an Anti-Defamation League report revealing that 46% of the world’s adult population holds deeply ingrained antisemitic beliefs. Herzog lamented the erosion of the UN's moral standing due to the failure of member states to actively combat these issues.

Yarden Gonen, whose sister was held hostage by Hamas for over a year, expressed gratitude to Trump for securing her release. She praised his commitment and decisive action in facilitating the deal. Herzog, in his UN address, questioned how institutions created in the wake of the Holocaust could distort the definition of genocide to attack Israel and the Jewish people.